So what do you guys mark as your soil type when using a typical aroid mix? I’m using 1/3 potting soil, 1/3 orchid bark, 1/3 perlite. Just trying to get Planta’s watering schedule as accurate as possible and I cant decide which of their soil options to pick.
I would proceed with caution when following Plantas watering schedule to a T. Make sure you’re checking to make sure the plant actually needs water. I’m pressing that “snooze” button like my life depends on it. Haha
5 Likes Yeah, i’m not following it and don’t plan to. Just want to get it closer so it’s less spammy. It’s annoying to have to snooze it so often lol
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I think there’s a wait two days or wait until next time options. I’ve had times where I don’t need to water at all and others although not as often when I’ve have to water sooner. Pretty much all mine are in the same pot mix as yours (tropical mix) due to me finding that I had more complications with just normal soil. I think the app is more so you don’t forget
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So true 😆
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I would mark that as potting soil plus extra drainage.
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I’d call that tropical. Planta has a video where they walk through one version of tropical mix and its potting soil, orchid bark, perlite, and coir, which is gonna be the closest option to yours.
0 Likes I debated suggesting that however tropical has those elements that hold water as well. Sphagnum and coir.
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I use tropical for that custom mix. Planta has been pretty spot on for my watering schedule. I’ve only had to snooze a couple of times
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Tropical soil
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